West Chester University



SERVICE CORNEROffice of Service-Learning and Volunteer ProgramsCOMMONWEALTH HALL, LOWER LEVEL, 715 S. NEW STREET(Enter at Student Health Services)wcupa.edu/volunteerOctober 24th, 2017?“Strong people don’t put others down, they lift them up”?? ~Michael P. Watson~?In this edition - Special Announcements, Upcoming and Ongoing Volunteer OpportunitiesA.?SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS?Apply for WCU’s Alternative Break Trips by October 27th!The Alternative Break program brings together WCU students from across campus for an experience unlike any other! Students will engage in a week of meaningful service during a University break to explore what it means to be active citizens. We are offering 5 domestic Alternative Break trips during spring break (March 11-17, 2018). Read all about our incredible service trips and apply on our website:?wcupa.edu/ab?Applications due October 27th at 11:59pm!??Questions? Contact Kate Colyer?kcolyer@wcupa.edu?Food Recovery & Social Justice with DC Central KitchenThursday, October 26th, 7pm in Emily Asplundh Concert Hall?Alexander Justice Moore, the Chief Development Officer for?DC Central Kitchen, the oldest and largest community kitchen in the USA will be giving a talk open to the community to discuss the important “food fighting” work they do to help end the cycle of poverty, combat food insecurity, decrease recidivism, minimize food waste and support sustainable local farms. The event is free, but tickets are required and can be reserved online at?, November 7th at 5pm ET / 2pm PTTrying to figure out what’s after graduation? Want to do something meaningful for yourself and your country? Join this virtual info session to learn more about serving for one-year with AmeriCorps VISTA.Register?here?to join?our?Virtual Info Session.WCU Resource PantryWest Chester University is proud to have established an on campus resource pantry for students in need, located in Commonwealth Hall, Lower Level. The pantry offers seasonal fresh vegetables, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, school supplies, and a career closet.? To make an appointment, contact Gabby Singh at?pantry@wcupa.edu?or visit?wcupa.edu/pantry??B.??? UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?????Fall FestivalFriday, October 27th?3pm-9pmTrinity Church is looking for volunteers for their upcoming fall festival. This event is located at 1022 Pottstown Pike West Chester, PA. For more information or to help volunteer contact their Pastor at?pastorcraigdunaway@?Healthy Halloween, Kennett YMCASaturday, October 28th?6pm-8pmKennett Area YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Halloween with a spook room, DJ, dancing, games, and crafts a moon bounce and more. They will also be hosting their youth coat drive during this event. If you would like more information on either of these or would like to volunteer, contact Kelly at?ksharp@?AACR’s Revolutions for ResearchSaturday, November 4thAmerican Association for Cancer Research is looking for volunteers at their Revolutions for Research indoor cycling event, being held at the Simeone Auto Museum. For more information or to sign up to volunteer check out this link? a Tri, West Chester YMCASunday, November 5th, 3pm-7:30pm are needed from for the pool deck, wellness floor, and gym attendants. ?This is an annual event at the YMCA and a great opportunity for those who have never participated in a triathlon, to check it out!?Thanksgiving Meal DeliveryFriday, November 17th, 10am-1pmMake a difference to a family in need this holiday season and assist in delivering Thanksgiving boxes to them! Contact Robin Meixner at?r.meixner@?if interested in this opportunity.?Hanging of the GreensSaturday, November 18thThe Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce needs help getting West Chester ready for the Holiday season! Please consider volunteering for either the morning or afternoon shift to help hang pine greens and bows on doors and windows of stores downtown! This is a fun opportunity for a club or organization, a group of friends, or even just yourself!! If you are interested sign up at by November 15th! 2017 Fall Park Clean UpSaturday, November 18th, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pmCome out to Everhart Park to help with the annual fall clean up! There are two shifts but you're welcome to stay and do both! Some gloves and rakes will be available but if you have your own be sure to bring them! For more?information contact?herb.schwabe.FOEP@?West Chester Christmas ParadeDecember 1st, 2pm-11pmThe town of West Chester will be hosting their annual Christmas Parade and are in need of volunteers. There are shifts throughout the night and you can sign up to assist with multiple things. Volunteer opportunities included and banner installing, vendor set up, sponsor check in, parade marshals and so much more! To volunteer visit ChristmasDecember 1st, 10am-4pmThe Chadds Ford Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help with their upcoming Candlelight Christmas tours. Help is needed for setup and breakdown before and after the event as well as helping with advance ticket sales, parking assistance, being a greeter, gift shop help and more! If you are interested in volunteering sign up at?. ONGOING VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPrivate Care A member of our community is looking for an individual to volunteer and assist her in being a 1:1 with her son who has special needs. She would like the volunteer to assist him with every day activities like socializing, interacting with others, taking him into the community like the park or library, playing games with him and helping him with his homework. This is a great opportunity for someone who is planning to go into social work, counseling or special education. For more information contact Laura Chandler at?lchandle@West Chester Area Senior Center Breakfast and Lunch VolunteersBreakfast Volunteers needed Monday through Friday 7:30am until 9:30am. Help set up, serve and clean up.? For more information contact?iqstudios@.? Lunch Volunteers needed Monday through Friday 11:15am until 1:15pm. Help set up, serve and clean up. For more information contact?iqstudios@?Crossroads HospiceThe Crossroads Hospice is looking for volunteers to join their team! Volunteers are asked to visit with a patient at the patient’s place of residence. As a direct care volunteer, their main role is to provide companionship and emotional support. This might mean simply sitting and listening, holding their hand, journaling, scrapbooking, pet visits or playing a game of cards. Volunteers make their own schedule but are asked to visit 1-2 times a month. To learn more go to??or call (215) 956-5110?The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester CountyCVCC is looking for volunteers to help with providing crisis support and resources to victims of crime and their families. Training sessions are offered twice a year, the upcoming training is during January-February of 2018. If you would like more information visit??Kennett Senior Center AssistantKennett Senior Center is looking for an assistant. The assistant is needed to help get information out to the media on a regular basis, usually weekly. This is great for Journalism, Communications and Marketing majors work would consist of writing articles, notices and press releases to local media to promote Kennett Senior Center. For more information contact Andrea Durynski at?adurynski@?Volunteering at Safe HarborSafe Harbor of Chester County has multiple volunteer opportunities. You can help in the kitchen by picking up donated food and or preparing and serving meals. In the shelter you can support the staff during early morning or evening hours, lead activities and maintenance approved projects. You could also fundraise to support Safe Harbor. For more information on volunteering or to get involved visit??Saturday Night Lights, West Chester YMCA, Saturdays, 7pm-10pmOctober 14th 2017- May 26th?2017, The YMCA is looking for volunteers to interact with teens in lots of fun activities, like playing games, shooting hoops, and simply being a great role model! Feel free to sign up for one Saturday or multiple at Wellness Program?Are you interested in volunteering with individuals who have disabilities? On Mondays, the program is held in the Sturzebecker Fitness Center from 4:15pm until 5:30pm or 5:15pm until 6:30pm. If interested contact Samantha McAleer at?sm847607@wcupa.edu??Special Olympics Rammies Soccer, on Thursdays at the Women's Rugby Field from 4:15pm until 6:15pm you can help volunteer with individuals who have disabilities.??If interested contact Samantha McAleer at?sm847607@wcupa.edu??ELS Language Centers, the English as a Second Language provider for West Chester University located on the 4th floor of Mitchell Hall, is calling for volunteers to join their new program called International VOICE: Volunteers Offering Individual Conversation in English. Volunteers would commit to meet and converse with an ESL student for one hour each week for a 4-week session. Fall 2017 sessions left are November 6, and December 4. ELS students come from Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Ivory Coast, and other countries. For more information or for an application, please contact Pam Trowbridge, International Student Adviser?at ELS Language Centers:?ptrowbridge@els.edu?or 610-436-3578.?CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY FOR EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES and Volunteer Programs, West Chester University715 S. New Street, Commonwealth Hall, Enter at Student Health ServicesWest Chester, PA 19383, 610-436-3379?wcupa.edu/volunteer? ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download